Investors reaching out for new tools to measure climate change risk
In the twilight years of past civilisations, astrologers would scour the heavens for signs of impending calamity. In an era where climate change is eroding … Read more
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Pollution by power plant in Kanpur: NGT directs panel to submit report on the plea
The National Green Tribunal Thursday formed a committee and directed it to submit a report on a plea alleging air pollution and water pollution by … Read more
Despite green pledges, Amazon’s carbon footprint grew 15 per cent
Amazon said Tuesday that its carbon footprint rose 15 per cent last year, even as it launched initiatives to reduce its harm on the environment. … Read more
Companies Urged to Fortify Supply Chains from Climate Change Disruption
The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and HSBC released a new report today urging companies to prepare supply chains for the risk of climate change disruptions that … Read more
Amazon to launch $2 bln venture capital fund to reduce impact of climate change: WSJ
Amazon.com Inc will launch a $2 billion internal venture capital fund that will focus on technology investments to reduce the impact of climate change, the … Read more
DU to set up School of Climate Change and Sustainability
The Delhi University will be setting up a School of Climate Change and Sustainability (DSCC&S) under the Institute of Eminence Scheme, which will take up … Read more
Tech Mahindra Signs UN Global Compact Initiative Statement on Climate Action
Tech Mahindra Ltd. One of the leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services has signed a joint declaration with UN Global Compact urging governments … Read more
NTPC forms JV NTPC EDMC Waste Solutions to set up waste to energy project
NTPC on Monday said it has incorporated a joint venture firm NTPC EDMC Waste Solutions for developing and operating waste to energy project. “The NTPC … Read more
COVID 19 Effect: Ground level ozone is increasing says a study
Levels of two major air pollutants have been drastically reduced since lockdowns began in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but a secondary pollutant — ground-level … Read more
Sea level could rise by more than 1 metre with unchecked emissions
Global mean sea-level rise could exceed 1 metre by 2100 and 5 metres by 2300 if global targets on emissions goes unchecked says a survey. … Read more